Uncovering the $1.72 Trillion Challenge in Employee Health and Productivity

Join us in exploring a critical analysis authored by Jennifer Jones, Vice President, Strategic Partnerships, on the far-reaching impacts of workplace obesity. This epidemic not only undermines workforce health and drives up staggering healthcare costs but also presents an urgent call for smarter benefits strategies.
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Key Points:

1. The Scale of the Epidemic: Understanding the economic and health stakes involved with workplace obesity.
2. Impact on Workforce Health: How obesity affects employee productivity and overall well-being.
3. Financial Implications for Employers: Exploring the direct and indirect costs associated with obesity in the workplace.
4. Strategic Benefits Approach: Recommendations for employers to enhance their benefits strategy to combat this growing concern.

Read the full article for a deeper understanding of how innovative benefits strategies can address the complexities of workplace obesity and contribute to healthier, more productive work environments.

Meet the Author

Jennifer Jones

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships & Population Health Practice Leader

Jennifer Jones, MSM, RD, CCWS, is an experienced healthcare professional with a background in clinical dietetics, wellness programming, and employer health, and is a certified Corporate Wellness Specialist. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked in various settings including health care systems, occupational health organizations, and a health and welfare benefits advisory firm. After working directly with patients and employees, Jennifer turned her focus to population andemployer health to achieve a greater impact on health outcomes.

Listen to Her Podcast Episode, "Balancing the Scale: Obesity, Rx Costs, & Healthcare", Here

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